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February 28, 2007

Beetle Inspired Armor

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Inspired by the science of biometrics, Poc Lab researchers designed body armor inspired by beetles; insects known to be incredibly strong.

The base garments consist of stretchy mesh fabric, hugging the body. Modular armor pieces are then added to provide strength and protection to the stomach, shoulders, back and quads. The technology behind the armor allows it to stay flexible for ease of mobility without sacrificing protection.

You'd think this high-tech armor was designed for military applications but it's not. It's designed for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly those at risk of tumbling, i.e. skiers and snowboarders.

more pictures after the jump

via Yanko Design

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February 19, 2007

Shoe Addictions

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Hi, my name is Electro and I have a shoe addiction. I buy shoes even when I don't need them. I buy shoes and may never even wear them. Worst of all, I buy shoes in the wrong size because that's all they had.

I know I know. I got issues. Between shoes and being gadget obsessed, you can imagine my bank account gets hit hard. So now, I do sell my shoes and try to recoup some of the money and I've restricted myself to only buying when it's on sale.

Tips

Try to do your shoe shopping at smaller stores. Be a frequent visitor. Befriend the owners. In time, you'll be working that sale discount way before the shoe officially goes on sale.
Men are usually forced/required to be more conservative in dress for whatever reasons so shoes are about all you have that can really express your personality.

On that note, I wanna give a shout-out to shoe stores Undefeated, Yoox, and Oki-ni.

Shoes (from left to right)

February 12, 2007

Issey Miyake TRAPEZOID Watch

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I'm in love with this retro-futuristic watch. The TRAPEZOID by famed designer Naoto Fukasawa for Issey Miyake is finally showing up in shops and it's gorgeous!

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Manufactured by Seiko, stainless steel, water resistant, standard calendar and chronograph with four different dial colors to choose from. If you're wondering why it's called Trapezoid then you'll have to hit the jump link.

more pictures after the jump

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From it's profile and lateral view you can see the face itself is quite thick rising at an angle, sure to set off any wrist and cuff nicely. Look for them at your Issey Miyake stores in New York, Paris and London.

February 11, 2007

Nike Japan Has Better Ads

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Now I'm not saying North American Nike ads suck. They're quite good but the Japanese ads seem to take more artistic liberty and risk.

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Commissioned as an animated viral short to promote the Nike Meta7 shoe, illustrator Paul Huang teamed up with animators Chris Riehl and Sean Starkweather to deliver a surrealist cell shaded fantasy. The story revolves around an anthropomorphized circle, square and triangle who escape their oppressive lives to be transformed into something better thru an encounter with the Meta7 shoe.

The animated short is accompanied by a print and sculpture campaign touring Asia. I wish I were able to see it in person. The art style looks fantastic - almost good enough to make me wanna run out and buy a pair of Nike Meta7's.

check out the video

via the awesome and fantastic blog; Neu Black